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‘The Drive’ or actually ‘Two Drives’ – This DiSH for Jan. 11
Episode 43
In 1987, Denver's John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive.
In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken.
And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offer…
2 years, 2 months ago
Dwight Clark's 'The Catch' - This DiSH for Jan. 10
Episode 42
In 1982, Dwight Clark made 'The Catch' to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl.
Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals we…
2 years, 2 months ago
Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown - This DiSH for Jan. 9
Episode 41
In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown.
In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped.
And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebra…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Music City Miracle - This DiSH Jan. 8
Episode 40
In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winne…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Harlem Globetrotters are born - This Dish for Jan. 7
Episode 39
In 1927, The Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.
In 1991, Pete Rose was released from federal prison after spending five months there.
And in…
2 years, 2 months ago
Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted - This DiSH Jan. 6
Episode 38
In 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships.
In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a cham…
2 years, 2 months ago
Was Sonny Liston murdered? - This DiSH for Jan. 5
Episode 37
On this day in 1971, the body of Charles 'Sonny' Liston was found in his Las Vegas home.
'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I res…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Oldest Man Ever to Play in the NFL Played His Final Game - This DiSH for Jan. 4
Episode 36
In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades.
Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in…
2 years, 2 months ago
Jimmy Butler bests Jordan's franchise record - This DiSH for Jan. 3
Episode 35
In 2016, Chicago's Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto.
In 1992, Frank Reich rall…
2 years, 2 months ago
Horned Frogs epic comeback - This DiSH for Jan. 2
Episode 34
In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history.
In 19…
2 years, 2 months ago